Remember in 1999 when one of the biggest boy bands in the world came to the Mall of America? However, the autograph signing was cut short due to an incident.
On Friday, the 8-5-1 New York Giants were in the Twin Cities preparing for an opportunity to clinch a surprising 2022 NFC playoff birth with a win (and some help) over the 11-3 Minnesota Vikings. Some of the Big Blue players and staff took advantage of the team hotel being attached to the world famous Mall of America to get in some last minute holiday shopping. During the same time, at the nation's largest mall's Nordstrom's location, shots rang out, leaving a 19-year old man dead and thousands in a panic, including the New York Giants.
There has not been a pro wrestling event at the Mall of America in Minnesota since the premiere of WCW Monday Nitro back in 1995. This fall, they will host a wrestling event once again with one hall of Famer being a part of the main event.